Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Technology Standards Students will:
Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparingpublications, and producing other creative works.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Materials:
Paper
Pencils or pens
LCD projector
Computers with internet access
PowerPoint Presentation
Handouts
Prerequisite Skills:
Background information on Ancient Greece
Vocabulary from the epic poem
Information on Greek culture
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Knowledge of Internet Explorer
Knowledge of media and movie making software
Student must have read and understood The Odyssey
Must understand the plot, story, characters, and vocabulary of The Odyssey.
Research skills
Using MLA style
Student Objectives:
Students will be able to collaborate in groups and work together as a team.
Students will develop internet research skills.
Students will use multimedia and other forms of technology to present their research.
Students will learn to use search engines for research.
Students will learn to use MLA citations and formatting.
Students will summarize their findings on a well written paper.
Students will work collaboratively to solve a problem.
Students will summarize and present their problem and solution to the class using technology.
Students will learn how to properly cite internet sources.
Students will learn how to determine if an internet site is a good source of information.
Students will develop research skills to help them be successful in school and beyond.
Duration: 1 Week
Procedures:
The class will begin with a short review session from the previous lesson on MLA style and MLA citations to make sure the students understand the formatting type they are expected to use in the PBL project. Then the class will be introduced to the topic for this lesson: Search Engines and Internet research. The majority of the research that the students will conduct will require them to use the Internet and search engines. Students will be required to use the search engines to find research to help them with their PBL project. The students will also learn how to tell the different between what is a good scholarly website and a poor website. First, the students will be taught using an internet research PowerPoint presentation. This information will be broken down so the students have an easier time comprehending the material. Then the students will be given an Internet research checklist to review what they have just learned and help them with using the search engines and finding the correct websites. As the students are completing the PowerPoint presentation they will have a guided reading sheet that they will complete as they are reading the presentation. Finally, when the presentation is complete the students will receive a graphic organizer that they will use as they are practicing using search engines.
Lesson B
Search Engines and Internet Research
Content Standards:
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Technology Standards Students will:
Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparingpublications, and producing other creative works.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Materials:
Paper
Pencils or pens
LCD projector
Computers with internet access
PowerPoint Presentation
Handouts
Prerequisite Skills:
Background information on Ancient Greece
Vocabulary from the epic poem
Information on Greek culture
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Knowledge of Internet Explorer
Knowledge of media and movie making software
Student must have read and understood The Odyssey
Must understand the plot, story, characters, and vocabulary of The Odyssey.
Research skills
Using MLA style
Student Objectives:
Duration: 1 Week
Procedures:
The class will begin with a short review session from the previous lesson on MLA style and MLA citations to make sure the students understand the formatting type they are expected to use in the PBL project. Then the class will be introduced to the topic for this lesson: Search Engines and Internet research. The majority of the research that the students will conduct will require them to use the Internet and search engines. Students will be required to use the search engines to find research to help them with their PBL project. The students will also learn how to tell the different between what is a good scholarly website and a poor website. First, the students will be taught using an internet research PowerPoint presentation. This information will be broken down so the students have an easier time comprehending the material. Then the students will be given an Internet research checklist to review what they have just learned and help them with using the search engines and finding the correct websites. As the students are completing the PowerPoint presentation they will have a guided reading sheet that they will complete as they are reading the presentation. Finally, when the presentation is complete the students will receive a graphic organizer that they will use as they are practicing using search engines.
www.yahoo.com
www.google.com
www.brainboost.com
www.vivisimo.com
www.msn.com
www.kartoo.com